The Pentagon chief has issued a stark warning to key members of Congress about the potential consequences of passing a six-month temporary spending bill. Lloyd Austin emphasized that such a measure would have widespread and devastating effects on the Defense Department.
Austin highlighted that implementing a continuing resolution that caps spending at 2024 levels, instead of addressing the proposed 2025 budget, would negatively impact thousands of defense programs. He expressed concerns about the damage it could cause to military recruiting, especially as it is in the process of recovering from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
